As the World Data Centre for Soil, ISRIC is the global reference centre for trusted soil data and knowledge. Since 1966, we advance soil awareness and provide quality-assessed information to address environmental and societal challenges. We support researchers, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide with innovative tools, standards, and capacity strengthening to build a sustainable future.
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Focus areas
ISRIC helps society understand and preserve the world’s precious soil by focussing our knowledge and expertise in four focus areas.
Latest news and updates
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News•Africa•18 February 2026
New paper: National soil information systems in Africa
Project update•Europe•5 February 2026
EUROSION project kicks off in Wageningen to build a European soil erosion monitoring system
Project update•Africa•27 January 2026
ISRIC becomes consortium member of the Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health in West Africa and Sahel
Making a difference together
ISRIC is open to partnerships with governments, non-governmental organisations, research institutions, private sector and funders. Together we can leverage our expertise and collaborate on developing unique projects.